Ernest G Small (DD 838) - Naval Cruise Book

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r '4 gil? Zire f -r f .Q rf -in 1' 1 l si fl V i l, ' l 'Dx A l M ,1 lg Q I 1 ,,,. l i , i K i V. i .A ,nj Ill. e 3, all yi iii L9 tp I l lg, il i a v 3 if X Q , ,IJ is a! ig 1 'xi ! J: pl .11 xl -I A i 1 N l in sw . , . v a. - -.Y .- M , -.. , Uapfsyi ' 'fn Above: Perhaps the most frequent evolution at sea was highline of per- sonnel. They came to observe com- petitive exercises, other o f f i c i a l business and some just for the ride. Another ticklish at sea job was the taking on of fresh provisions, stores and ammunition. Here the mid-ship's station shows how it is done. Again this is a task that calls for the cooperation of all. The stores must be received on board and im- mediately cleared away to make room for Ache ntxt load. ...ex.x,-. . . L. A! .1 Ky, ---..s